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F*CK THE PRINCIPLES OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI BILL 🖕 The Wild Ones have officially submitted our opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. This Bill undermines the foundation of our nation - Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the partnership between Māori and the Crown. Why we strongly oppose the proposed Bill: - It redefines the Treaty’s principles, dismissing decades of progress. - It disregards Māori sovereignty (tino rangatiratanga) and their role as equal partners in Aotearoa. - It was developed without meaningful Māori consultation, breaching trust and goodwill. - It threatens systemic equity and risks undoing hard-fought gains. - It deepens divisions, weakening Aotearoa's social fabric. We urge Parliament to reject this Bill and protect the integrity of Te Tiriti by ensuring Māori voices remain central in shaping our shared future. 💬 Join the kōrero: What does Te Tiriti mean to you? How can we ensure equity and justice for all? Let’s stand together for a future built on partnership, protection, and participation. 🔊 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜. #TeTiriti #PartnershipNotPower #TheWildOnes #EquityAndJustice #Aotearoa

Pancasila Day, though not a public holiday, is a day of peringatan (“commemoration” ) for the Lima Asas Pancasila (“Five Principles of Pancasila” ). These principles are the cornerstone of Indonesian government and society, and they are: 1. Belief in the One True God 2. A just and civilized humanity 3. The unity of all Indonesians 4. Democracy under the wisdom of a popular collective of representatives 5. Social justice for all Indonesian people These are the principles that were laid down by Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, in 1945, right before the country gained its freedom and independence. This ideologi (“ideology” ) was a way of ensuring kerukunan (“harmony” ) amongst the diverse groups of people all throughout Indonesia. The thread of monotheism that runs through the Five Principles of Pancasila helped maintain greater peace amongst Christians and Muslims, and the other four principles promised equal rights and representation for all Indonesians. On Pancasila Day, Indonesians are encouraged to commemorate and reflect on their dasar negara (“national principle” ).

KASIH SAYANG ORANG MELAYU TERHADAP SEMUA BANGSA TIDAK KIRA AGAMA THE MALAYS HAVE A BIG HEART THE MALAYS ARE THE CREATURES WITH THE KINDEST HEART Important Note: The right to freedom of opinion is the right to hold opinions without interference, and cannot be subject to any exception or restriction. (Source: Attorney-General's Department) Article 10 of the Human Rights Act: Freedom of Expression. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. (Source: Equality of Human Rights) #AnakMelayuMemperjuangkanHaknyaMenentangKomunisZionisIdeology #IsraeliInvasionTheChineseSeemsExcitedToFight? #AnnaVsPia #AnnaDipukulSebelumNaikMahkamah #JusticeUntukAnnaDitentangHebatOlehOrangCinaDiMalaysia? #AnnaDeservedToBeBeatenToForceHerToGiveWhatChineseWant? #Communist

SOLIDARITY FOR ANNA 1. The Malays showing kindness support and love by fighting back the narrative of Pia's side. 2. The Chinese and Indians showing resistance towards Pia's side. 3. The Malays, Chinese and Indians had rised for Anna and telling Anna the truth about the undergoing oppression towards Anna. Whatever Pia's side do now including using annoucement at train station, malls, commanded government servants to conduct smear campaign towards Anna, all shops, including the several women in Anna's current house rental,everybody and the whole world know subhired here and there hence we Anna's side wanted to say "So what Pia want to do now everybody know already what Pia do to Anna?" 4. The Malays Chinese Indians want accountability of Pia's side. 5. Malaysia Today: Remembering the Dham Rong, Grandpa TK, Ramesh Rao killed by Pia's Gangs forces over the past 4 years and recent killing 2 months ago and demand Pia's Gangs' sides be ejected from the country #FreeAnna #FreeMalay #CeaseFireNow #AnnaGenocide #MalayaGenocide #AnnaCase #CaseAnna #PiaDogs #PiaDogsMiliterCommunistTerrorist ANNA Activist for Unity & Healthy Politics in Malaysia *supporting Malay Proclamation *supporting Malay Congress *supporting Perikatan Nasional *supporting all political parties within coalition of Perikatan Nasional *little poor rich activist defending her own rights of human beings rights of their existence to exist 28 July 2024 #China #GuangdongProvince #Hainan #Fujian #Zhejiang #Yunnan #Shandong #Sichuan #Hunan #Henan #Jiangsu #Guizhou #Jiangxi #Hebei #Anhui #Shaanxi #Hubei #Liaoning #Shanxi #Gansu #Heilongjiang #Qinghai #Tianjin #Jilin #Beijing #Chongqin #Shanghai #SouthChinaMorningPost

Nharangga dhura (Narungga people) have used sophisticated land management practices for tens of thousands of years. Knowing where, when and how often to culturally gambadja (burn) their yarda (land) comes from an intimate connection and understanding. It encourages biodiversity through regeneration. It plays an important role in reducing scrub and fuel load, mitigating the effects of extreme bush fires. It is an important cultural practice connecting Nharangga dhura to Nharangga banggara (Narungga Country). The cultural revival of cool burning is an integral element in Narungga people caring for Country, and continuing cultural gardla (fire) knowledge practice. This will benefit all people on Nharangga banggara. Watch here: https://hubs.li/Q02_995t0

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🎉✨ Celebrating a Landmark Moment in Aotearoa's History! 🎉✨ On July 21st, 1987, a significant event occurred when Te Reo Māori was officially recognised as a language of Aotearoa under the Māori Language Act. This wasn't just a legal recognition; it was a deep acknowledgment of the cultural richness embedded in our language. The path to this achievement was challenging. In 1985, efforts to protect Te Reo Māori gained momentum after the Waitangi Tribunal acknowledged it as a taonga (treasure) under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This pivotal recognition set the stage for legislative changes, marking a crucial step in revitalising our language. Despite the resurgence of te reo Māori on various platforms, such as our Te Hiku Okoro programme, new challenges have emerged.The current coalition government has placed emphasis on Pākehā names and language within the public sector, raising concerns within the Māori community. An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry has been initiated to investigate the impact of these policies, with Iwi expressing apprehension about potential irreversible damage to te reo Māori. The prioritisation of Pākehā names and language in the public sector has sparked fears that it could diminish the progress made in revitalising and preserving te reo Māori. So what can you do to help? Participate in Local Activations: keep an eye out on social media and particpate where you can. Educate and Advocate: Discuss the significance of te reo Māori and the current challenges it faces with family, friends, and colleagues to raise awareness and support. Use social media platforms to spread awareness and encourage others to get involved.  Image credit: Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.  #tereomāori #tehikuokoroa #teaomāori #languagerevitalisation #culturalheritage #aotearoa

In my column in Sin Chew Daily published on July 12, 2024, I stressed that the result of the Sungai Bakap by-election does not represent the growth of a "green wave," but rather, it has unfortunately transformed into a "public discontent wave." There are two reasons for this: (1) the low turnout of non-Malay voters and the high turnout of Malay voters. This reflects the discontent among non-Malays, especially the Chinese, who demonstrated their dissatisfaction by refusing to vote, while the Malays, with a 70% turnout rate, expressed their discontent more aggressively. In fact, 80% of them voted for Perikatan Nasional (PN); (2) PN focused its campaign strategies more on criticizing Anwar's policies, such as cutting subsidies and implementing e-invoicing, rather than on 3R issues (race, religion, and royalty).

On the home stretch now! #rangahau #tekohangareo #research #environmentalscan #tpk #tetaurawhiri #moe #ero #nzqa #tec #msd #ot #occ #mbue #ird Last 48 hours before the Environmental Scan of Te Kōhanga Reo will be ready to send out to review! The report includes: 💥 Evidence from 13 Hui-a-Rohe, throughout the motu, gathering collective rohe voice through wānanga, addressing two focus questions - what has the kōhanga journey been like, and, what are the opportunities for growth and development; 💥 Evidence from 77 e-Submissions from kōhanga, identifying the top 3 issues they think kōhanga are facing, and their proposed solutions to them; 💥 A literature based PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) review and analysis of the external operating environment the movement operates in; 💥 A public policy review and analysis of the Kōhanga / Crown relationship; 💥 Review and analysis of the recommendations of previous reviews of Te Kōhanga Reo including: Government Review of TKR 1987-88; Pere and Puketapu Review 1990; Māori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into Māori Participation in ECE 2007-8, reported to Parliament; Wai 2336 Kōhanga Claim; Ngā Tuara Whānui TKR Governance Review, 2013; and, the Sir Michael Cullen Report 2014. Our last engagement in the field was Tuesday April 30 in Kirikiriroa. Photo below was a huge motivation to our engagement team as we headed out to our last hui. From left our mokopuna Hokianga Freedom, myself and my nephew Selwyn Pryor, standing beneath a montage of photos of Te Puea Herangi, one of the greatest leaders that this country has ever known. Christine L. Ammunson Turou Hawaiiki! May the force be with us!

You know that having a relationship with our Treaty is important, but you haven’t had to really think about it until the last year and now you’re wondering: How do I get up to speed? How do I understand why we have a situation in our country where Māori are very clear about what the treaty means to them and are holding strong as they have been for the last 180 years, but us non-Māori are still working it out, perhaps for the first time, what our treaty relationship is? How do I show my support for Māori? How do I get a clear understanding of where the Treaty sits within me and the community I am connected to? Gone are the days when we could turn away and not engage with our treaty. Māori are protesting the Fast Track consenting legislation. The Waitangi tribunal asked for the minister to come and speak to them about section 7AA before it was removed from the Oranga Tamariki policy.   There has been a letter sent to the King, because his subjects are being unlawful. Māori have been standing strong on honouring their part in our treaty for nearly 200 years, and they are still doing it now. They are standing strong together with unity for their people for Tino Rangatiratanga. If you want to understand better, if you want to be able to show your support for our treaty and for what it means to Māori then keep following me. #cultural capability #cultural competence #cultural intelligence #leadership Kia ora, I’m Lisa Heald. I help you to ‘cross the chasm’, turning cultural competence into capability. Walk with me to inspire and enable others to build strong cultures that respect our peoples.